News

2012

1. 

   On course for decent shipping

   20 August 2012

   When the ILO adopted the Maritime Labour Convention in February 2006, Director-General Juan Somavia called it “making labour history”. Following the ratification by Russia and the Philippines, the Convention will come into force in 12 months’ time. What does this mean for the world’s 1.2 million seafarers?

2. 

   Philippines ratification marks global milestone for decent work for seafarers

   20 August 2012

   The Philippines is the 30th Member to have its ratification registered and join the group of the “first 30” ILO countries to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring decent work for seafarer and a level playing field for quality shipowners.

3. Cyprus ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

   25 July 2012

   Cyprus is the 29th ILO Member and the ninth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.

4. Reports of the Committee on Freedom of Association - 364th Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association

   15 June 2012

5. 2012 Report of the Conference Committee on the Application of Standards

   14 June 2012

   International Labour Conference, 101st Session, Geneva, 2012

6. 

   New ILO Recommendation calls for Social Protection Floor for all

   14 June 2012

   Landmark Recommendation aims at extending essential health care and basic income security to millions of people around the globe.

7. 

   Sweden – a leader ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

   12 June 2012

   Sweden is the 28th ILO Member and the eighth member of the European Union to ratify this landmark Convention.

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   Singapore Ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

   11 June 2012

   The Government of Singapore deposited the instrument of ratification for the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) with the International Labour Office on 11 June 2012. Singapore is the 23rd member State to ratify the Convention.

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   Malaysia ratifies key international labour standard on occupational safety and health

   08 June 2012

   The Government of Malaysia deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187). Malaysia is the 22nd member State to ratify the Convention.

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    ILO reports on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

    25 May 2012

    The ILO has issued a report on the worldwide situation concerning its fundamental principles and rights of work – freedom of association and collective bargaining, forced and child labour and discrimination.